Take-up Rate for Free Pre-peak Travel on MRT

Mrs Lina Chiam asked the Minister for Transport what has been the take-up rate for free pre-peak travel on the MRT and how effective has it been in spreading the early morning peak hour demand.

Since the launch of free pre-peak travel in June 2013, the ratio of morning peak commuters to pre-peak commuters heading to the city has been sustained at around 2.1, compared to 2.7 prior to the trial. This is a result of about 7%-8% of commuters shifting their travel from the peak to the pre-peak period. Peak hour commuters who are unable to shift would also benefit from less crowded rides.